EVENT UPDATE: Despite weather Stew Leonard's Menorah lighting is on

Published
7:00 pm EST, Saturday, December 20, 2008

NORWALK --The annual lighting of Stew Leonard's 18-foot Menorah is on for tonight despite rain, snow and high winds according to a store spokesperson.

Rabbi Yehoshua Hecht of Beth Israel of Westport/Norwalk will lead the celebration, starting with the lighting of an 18-foot menorah. The program will feature traditional and contemporary Chanukah songs accompanied by live music and dance. The traditional dreidels and chocolate gelt will be distributed to all. Complimentary Kosher refreshments and juice will be served.

Local dignitaries from Norwalk and Westport will be on hand to partake in Fairfield County's largest menorah lighting celebration. Stew Leonard's and Rabbi Hecht have hosted this annual Chanukah menorah lighting ceremony for the past 16 years.

The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m at the Stew Leonard's Norwalk store, 100 Westport Avenue, Norwalk.